Louis Joseph, Duke of Vendôme

French officer (1654-1712) · France · On the map · Died at 57

Louis Joseph de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme, often simply called Vendôme was a French general and Marshal of France. He was one of Louis XIV's most successful commanders in the War of the Grand Alliance and War of the Spanish Succession.

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Spouse Marie Anne de Bourbon, Duchess of Vendôme

Sibling Philippe, Duke of Vendôme

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Vendôme (left) at the Battle of Villaviciosa

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit

Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Marshal of France

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Lived 1654 to 1712 · aged 57